NFL boosts salary cap to $301.2M in 2026

The NFL informed its teams Friday that the salary cap for the upcoming season will be $301.2 million, an increase of $22 million from 2025.

NFL Network reported on Jan. 30 that the 2026 salary cap was projected to land anywhere from $301.2 million and $305.7 million.

The salary cap for 2025 was $279.2 million, which was a $23.8 million increase from the previous year.

The league's rise in prosperity and popularity has been reflected in TV rights deals with its broadcast partners and impacted the annual salary cap...